Rod

Rod W.

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Highly reliable and responsible animal lover.

17 repeat guests
107 reviews
Response rate: 98%
Last seen 1 hour ago
About Rod
I am an animal lover, I have been around pets all my life. My ex-partner and I rescued seven older dogs and a cat across the course of our 11 year relationship. At our peak we had four dogs and a cat in a fairly small terrace house in Melbourne's inner north.
I have also done a lot of house-sitting, looking after all manner of dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, birds and more. I look after homes and pets like they are my very own. I love it!
I work for myself from home (although I do have one job that takes me out of the house for several hours two to three times a week), so my time is very flexible, and when I come to your place to look after your furry friends, I am around a lot to look after them and shower them with attention. They love it too!
I also work as a volunteer phone coordinator for Wildlife Rescue Australia.
One thing to be aware of: my apartment is tiny, so multiple-night stays probably aren't advisable, especially for big dogs.
You can rest absolutely assured that your fur family will be loved, cared for and looked after.
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Children at home
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Owns pets
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Pets Accepted
Small Dog
Medium Dog
Large Dog
Giant Dog
Puppy
Cat
Bird
Rabbit /
Guinea Pig
Rod's Home
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Type: Apartment
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No outdoor area
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Fenced backyard
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Household
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Pets sleep indoors
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Pets sleep outdoors
Policy
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Cancellation: Flexible
A full refund will be offered to Pet Owners if they cancel up until the day before the booking at 12 noon. After which Pet Owners will be charged 50% of the total booking value.
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Accepts last-minute bookings
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Accepts long-term bookings
Reviews & Testimonials
107 reviews
Kate R.
Pet Sitting - Mar 11, 2024
Highly recommend Rod to look after your four legged friend! Rod looked after our 8 year old cavoodle, Honey, for 3 nights. Honey instantly got along with Rod during the meet and greet. We loved getting updates of Honey’s adventures with Rod and we came back to a tired and happy doggo.
Tracy W.
Pet Sitting - Mar 8, 2024
Rod cared for our 2x Sharpeis’ and house for 5weeks. He was caring and thoughtful, contacting me with questions and queries as they arose. We returned to a clean house and two healthy happy dogs. See you next trip Rod. Thank you!
Sarah H.
Pet Sitting - Jan 25, 2024
It was fantastic having Rod stay and look after our dog and house. This was our first time using MadPaws and Rod made the process super easy. Our dog took to him straight away and he sent photos through of her playing, which was so nice to see. We came back to a lovely clean house and happy dog 😃
Lucy G.
House Visiting - Jan 9, 2024
We booked daily drop-in for our kitty Nectar for 2 weeks with Rod while we overseas. Rod is very friendly and reliable, he managed to break the barrier with our very shy Nectar within 2 days. We receive updates from Rod everyday, and Nectar seems quite relaxed in the photos while we are away. We’d recommend Rod to others, and will definitely book with him again.
Service & Rates
Overnight Pet Services
Pet Hosting
At Sitter's Home
$ 41 / night
Pet Sitting
At Pet's Home
$ 41 / night
Daytime Pet Services
Pet Day Care
$ 41 / day
House Visiting
$ 41 / visit
Dog Walking
$ 41 / walk
Dog Grooming
not offered
Dog Training
not offered
Transport
Pick Up - Drop Off
not offered
Emergency
Transport
Available